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Swordmaster
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The Swordmaster (Japanese: ソードマスター Swordmaster) is an advanced sword-wielding class which debuted in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and appears in every game in the Fire Emblem series since. It is the primary promoted version of the Myrmidon, being available to it as a class change option in every appearance, and in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Swordmasters can promote again to become Trueblades. In Fire Emblem Fates, it is a Hoshido-aligned class and is one of the class change options for the new Samurai class, the alternative being the Master of Arms.
Conceived as something of a counterpart to the Hero class, Swordmasters heavily emphasize exceptionally high skill and speed stats in exchange for having lesser strength and being less sturdy. Owing to both their high skill and typically possessing substantial bonuses to their critical rate, Swordmasters frequently inflict critical hits, compensating somewhat for their relative lack of strength. Although they are efficient attackers, their worrisome defenses, with poor HP, defense and resistance, make their offensive use a risky prospect. For the most effective use of a Swordmaster, these faults are best mitigated through use of terrain to compensate for their defenses and to boost their avoid.
Contents
Stats
Base stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weight | Experience | Weapon Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 40 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  A
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| Thracia 776 | 24/20 | 5/4 | 1 | 8 | 9/10 | 0 | 4 | -- | 7 | 6/5 | -- | -- | C
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| The Binding Blade | 21/19 | 6 | -- | 11 | 10/12 | 0 | 5/4 | 2/3 | 6 | 9/6 | -- | -- |  C
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| The Blazing Blade | 21/19 | 6 | -- | 11 | 10/12 | 0 | 5/4 | 2/3 | 6 | 9/6 | -- | -- | C
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| The Sacred Stones | 21/19 | 6 | -- | 11 | 10/12 | 0 | 5/4 | 2/3 | 6 | 9/6 | -- | -- | C
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| Path of Radiance | 21/19 | 5/4 | 2 | 7 | 7/8 | 0 | 5 | 2/3 | 7 | 11/8 | 11/8 | -- |  C
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| Radiant Dawn | 30/34 | 15/14 | 6/4 | 20 | 21/22 | 0 | 13/8 | 10/8 | 7 | 11/8 | 11/8 | -- |  C
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| Shadow Dragon | 22 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -- | -- | -- |  C
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | 22 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -- | -- | -- |  C
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| Awakening | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  E
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| Fates | 18 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | -- | -- | -- |  E
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Max stats
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 80 | 27 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 6 | -- | A
|
| Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | A
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| The Binding Blade | 60 | 24/22 | -- | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23/25 | 15 | 20 | S
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| The Blazing Blade | 60 | 24/22 | -- | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23/25 | 15 | 25 | S
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| The Sacred Stones | 60 | 24/22 | -- | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23/25 | 15 | 20 | S
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| Path of Radiance | 60 | 24/22 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 40 | 24/22 | 22/25 | ?? | ?? | S
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| Radiant Dawn | 40 | 24/23 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 23/22 | 15/17 | ?? | ?? | SS/S
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| Shadow Dragon | 60 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 32 | -- | A
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 10 | -- | A
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| Awakening | 80 | 38 | 34 | 44 | 46 | 45 | 33 | 38 | 6 | -- | A
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| Fates | 55 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 8 | -- | S
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Class growth rates
| Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Constitution* | Movement* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War | 100% | 30% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 30% | 10% | -- | -- |
| Thracia 776 | 90% | 30% | 3% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% | -- | 40% | 0% |
| The Binding Blade | 65% | 20/25% | -- | 30% | 30% | 15% | 12% | 25% | -- | -- |
| The Blazing Blade | 65% | 25% | -- | 30% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 22% | -- | -- |
| The Sacred Stones | 65% | 25% | -- | 30% | 30% | 25% | 15% | 22% | -- | -- |
| Path of Radiance | 65% | 45% | 10% | 65% | 65% | 30% | 25/20% | 20/30% | -- | -- |
| Radiant Dawn | 50/0/95% | 35/0/70% | 35/0/55% | 40/0/85% | 35/0/80% | 50/0/75% | 40/0/50% | 15/0/55% | -- | -- |
| Shadow Dragon | 50/80% | 10/20% | -10/0% | 20/30% | 25/30% | 0% | 5/20% | -5/20% | -- | -- |
| New Mystery of the Emblem | 40/80% | 10/20% | -10/0% | 20/30% | 30% | 0% | 5/20% | -5/20% | -- | -- |
| Awakening | 40/80% | 20/40% | 0% | 25/50% | 25/50% | 0/50% | 5/25% | 10/30% | -- | -- |
| Fates | 10% | 10% | 5% | 15% | 20% | 15% | 0% | 10% | -- | -- |
Class skills
| Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Genealogy of the Holy War |  Follow-Up
|
Innate. |
| Genealogy of the Holy War Thracia 776 |
 Adept
|
Innate. |
| The Binding Blade | +30 critical rate | Innate. |
| The Blazing Blade The Sacred Stones Path of Radiance |
+15 critical rate | Innate. |
| Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn |
 Shove
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Innate; hidden in Path of Radiance. |
| Path of Radiance Awakening Fates |
 Astra
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• Path of Radiance: Occult skill. • Awakening: Learned at Level 5. • Fates: Learned from Level 5 and up. |
| Radiant Dawn |  Critical +10
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Innate. |
| Awakening Fates |
 Swordfaire
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• Awakening: Learned at Level 15. • Fates: Learned from Level 15 and up. |
| Fates | +10 critical rate, +10 avoid | Innate. |
Class change
Genealogy of the Holy War
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Choosing the option "Class change" in the home castle after reaching Level 20 |  Swordmaster or  Forrest |
| Promotion choice criteria: Preset depending on the individual character; Holyn, Ulster, Roddlevan and Radney all promote to Forrest, while Ayra and Larcei promote to Swordmaster. | ||
Thracia 776
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Knight Proof after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Mercenary |
| Promotion choice criteria: Preset depending on the individual character; Machyua promotes to Mercenary, while Mareeta, Shiva and Trewd promote to Swordmaster. | ||
The Binding Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Hero Crest after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
The Blazing Blade
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Hero Crest or  Earth Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
The Sacred Stones
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a Hero Crest or  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Assassin |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Path of Radiance
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Swordmaster |
Radiant Dawn
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Swordmaster |
Using a  Master Crown after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21.
|
Trueblade |
Shadow Dragon
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster |
New Mystery of the Emblem
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
Myrmidon |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
Swordmaster |
Awakening
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Myrmidon |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Assassin |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. | ||
Fates
| Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
|---|---|---|
 Samurai |
Using a  Master Seal after reaching Level 10.
|
 Swordmaster or  Master of Arms |
| Promotion choice criteria: The player may freely choose. | ||
Playable Swordmasters
| Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Shanan | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation |
| Eyvel | Thracia 776, Awakening |
| Shanam | Thracia 776 |
| Karel | The Binding Blade, The Blazing Blade, Awakening |
| Karla | The Blazing Blade (Hector's tale only) |
| Ismaire | The Sacred Stones (Creature Campaign only) |
| Stefan | Path of Radiance |
| Lucia | Path of Radiance, Radiant Dawn, Awakening |
| Zihark | Radiant Dawn |
| Mia | Radiant Dawn |
| Say'ri | Awakening |
| Yen'fay | Awakening |
| Navarre | Awakening |
| Deen | Awakening |
| Athena | Awakening |
| Ayra | Awakening |
| Seliph | Awakening |
| Larcei | Awakening |
| Mareeta | Awakening |
| Lyn | Awakening |
| Marisa | Awakening |
| Lloyd | Awakening |
| Ryoma | Fates: Birthright, Revelation |
| Playable Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Notable enemy Swordmasters
| Enemy Units | |
|---|---|
| Name | Game |
| Lamia | Genealogy of the Holy War First Generation |
| Boyce | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation |
| Simia | Genealogy of the Holy War Second Generation, Awakening |
| Kel | The Binding Blade |
| Lloyd | The Blazing Blade |
| Carlyle | The Sacred Stones |
| Homasa | Path of Radiance |
| Tashoria | Radiant Dawn |
| Yen'fay | Awakening |
| Ryoma | Fates: Conquest |
| Hana | Fates: Conquest |
| Hinata | Fates: Conquest |
| Sumeragi | Fates: Revelation |
| Enemy Swordmaster units in the Fire Emblem series. | |
Flavor text
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Trivia
- In Fates, Swordmasters are capable of dual-wielding certain katanas, specifically: Venge Katana, Axe Splitter, Spirit Katana, Hagakure Blade, Daikon Radish, Sunrise Katana, and Hinata's Katana.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology and notes |
| English | Swordmaster | -- |
| Japanese | • ソードマスター • • 剣聖 |
• Officially romanized as Swordmaster. This katakana rendering is used in all games. • Officially romanized as Swordmaster. In Radiant Dawn, all Japanese class names are spelled primarily in kanji (i.e. 剣豪), with a foreign-language name in katakana applied as furigana (i.e. ソードマスター) and used as the basis for the romanized name in the class roll. In feudal Japanese culture, kengō (剣豪) was a title given to a masterful swordsman. • Officially romanized as Kensei; literally translates as "sword saint". This kanji name is used only in Fates. In feudal Japanese culture, kensei (剣聖) was a title given to a swordfighter (剣士) of legendary skill. In Radiant Dawn, this was the name of the Trueblade class, the promoted form of the Swordmaster. |
| Spanish | Espadachín | Swordsman |
| French | Bretteur | Fencer |
| German | Schwertmeister | Swordmaster |
| Italian | Mastro di spada | Master of swords |
Gallery
Artwork of the Swordmaster from the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Thracia 776.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Awakening.
The generic female Swordmaster portrait in Awakening.
Concept artwork of a female Swordmaster from Awakening.
The generic Swordmaster portrait in Fates.
An enemy Swordmaster in Path of Radiance.
An enemy Swordmaster in Radiant Dawn.
References
See also
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This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |
- Classes
- Advanced classes
- Classes in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- Classes in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- Classes in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- Classes in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
- Classes in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- Classes in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Classes in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
- Classes in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
- Classes in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
- Classes in Fire Emblem Awakening
- Classes in Fire Emblem Fates
